Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Archive An attestation paper

An attestation paper

which is why in October of 1941 he requested to be put to front service

Second Class in bronze

includes ribbon bar (missing star devices)

McQueen is shown on the roll for the medal and clasp while in the Winnipeg Field Battery

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Archive An attestation paper(Abzeichen des Selbstschutzes Oberschlesien). Instituted May 1921 by Generalleutnant Karl Hoefer. (1921 issue). Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a shield with a pebbled border, bearing a central raised hydra pierced by a sword, perforated with four holes for sew on attachment, the reverse has been modified with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), in overall very fine condition.